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Canada: OSF seeks U.S. approval for GM Arctic Fuji apple

After gaining approval for a non-browning trait in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits hopes it can get the green light for Arctic Fujis as well.
January 18 , 2016

More details emerge from Chinese fruit smuggling case

More information has emerged about a fruit smuggling case in China that involved more than 100 police officers in a raid.
January 18 , 2016

EU kiwifruit oversupply leaves sour taste for Chilean returns

New storage technologies and greater competition from Mediterranean growers have made their mark on Chilean kiwifruit exporters.
January 18 , 2016

Fresher Fruit Portal: A new look for a new year

In an act of shameless self-promotion, we'd like to draw your attention to our site's fresh modern look and handy new features.
January 18 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing European apple and pear imports

U.S. authorities are seeking comments from the public in response to a proposed rule that would allow fresh pome fruit imports from eight European countries.
January 15 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Price ranges stay stable despite volume surge

Avocado expert Avi Crane gives his predictions for Hass consumption in 2016.
January 15 , 2016

U.S.: Expansion works take off at Delaware's Port of Wilmington

Two significant projects are in progress to ramp up operations for the U.S.'s leading banana-importing port.
January 15 , 2016

FLIA 2016: Organic coconut water, sipped straight from the shell

A Spanish group's patented technology allows for a ring pull to be implanted on a fresh coconut, just like for a soda can.
January 15 , 2016

U.S.: Customs cops catch cannabis concealed in carrot cargo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Texas have made their second carrot-related drug bust in the space of two months.
January 15 , 2016

Turkey looks to stimulate domestic citrus market as exports decline

An official has called for the Turkish industry to rouse the domestic lemon market.
January 15 , 2016